Latest "Ocracoke" stories

What researchers are learning about pirate weapons!

Armaments from Blackbeard's ship showcase the art of violence on the high seas.

By Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot

5 years ago

Wood from Blackbeard’s flagship has become ‘very precious’

Storms, strong currents and shipworms have destroyed all but a few remaining pieces of the famed Queen Anne's Revenge, which capsized 300 years ago.

By Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot

5 years ago